Philosophy
Short answer. Give concise identification of the following, giving only sufficient but crucial information.
1. Epistemology is
2. Empiricism is the Philosophy of _________________ (a person) and it says ( define and give an example)
3. Give amodus ponens syllogism arguing for the Value of Knowledge.
4. Give disjunctive syllogism against Hume's philosophy.
5. Define analytical definition and give an illustration.
6. Give a modus Tollens syllogism denying the value of Russell's practical man philosophy
7. Red herring (define and give an example).
8. Delphi
9. Inductive logic. Define and give an example
10. Stipulative definitions. Define and give an example
Multiple choice.
1. The acquisition of knowledge requires
A. True belief
B. Certainty about the truth of ones belief
C. That one is required to be sure of ones belief
D. All of the above
E. A and B
F. None of the above
2. The argument form: "if Q;P, therefore Q" is
A. Modus Tollens
B. Invalid
C. Modus ponens
D. Disjunctive syllogism
3. A rational belief is such because
A. It is a belief many people have
B. It is a belief that is unusual and nobody has
C. It is a belief that supports other beliefs
D. It is a belief for which good reasons for believing can be given
4. To explore a belief is to
A. Consider its truth
B. Assume its truth and consider its logical connections with other beliefs.
C. Consider its popularity with other people
D. Consider it is false and consider the impact on one's other beliefs
5. Which of the following argument fallacy is PetitioPrincipii.
A. Ad hominem
B. Straw man
C. Begging the question
D. Appeal to authority
6. Rene Descartes was a philosopher who
A. Focused on interpreting dreams
B. Searched for a foundational knowledge within himself
C. Was a student of Socrates
D. Was a man who prayed a lot
Write a brief essay discussion Epistemology.
a) What is it?
b) Define induction and Deduction as ways of knowing
c) What is a priori and a posteriori reasoning?
d) What is empiricism?
e) How did Berkeley and Hume interpret their respective philosophies?
f) How does feminine epistemology differ from Berkeley and Hume?